Acrylic Painting: Tamaracks

Dive into acrylics and learn to paint the unusual but gorgeous tamarack. A staple tree of northern Minnesota, the tamarack is a deciduous conifer that turns a flaming golden color in late fall. This event, presented by Lauren Hefty of GreyFoxArtworks, is part of Friends of Sax-Zim Bog’s series of art-based workshops in the Bog. The arts and the Sax-Zim Bog have a strong relationship: from photographers capturing the beautiful sights and creatures of the region, to the artists inspired to profile this amazing place in their favored medium. During class, students further their painting skills by painting dynamic, vibrant landscapes of this fall favorite. Students should have some knowledge of water-based paint prior to class. Plan on bringing a lunch, snacks, a water bottle, etc. for this course.

Hefty is an illustrator and painter who specializes in natural landscapes, surrealism and birds. The simple beauty of the outdoors is what inspires her to create. From the cold silence of a winter landscape to the warm, vibrant colors of a spring warbler, Hefty’s work is meant to showcase the diversity of nature in a way that moves the viewer to a sense of nostalgia. She currently creates in her home town of Star Prairie, Wisconsin. Hefty is a member of the St. Paul Artist Collective, a board member for Frederic Arts and an Arts Educator for the White Bear Center for the Arts, Glädje Gallery and Frederic Arts. Her artwork is currently on display at Glädje Gallery in Lindstrom and at One10 Gallery in Frederic.

The cost to attend the workshop is $100, or $85 for Friends of Sax-Zim Bog members and Minnesota Master Naturalists. Materials are included.

Registration is required at saxzim.org. Registrants meet at the Meadowlands Community Center at 11 a.m. The workshop concludes at 3 p.m.